Laboratory Assistant II (Evening)

About the role

To perform venipuncture and skin puncture and pre-analytical and post-analytical steps of laboratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente’s Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
• Selects the appropriate phlebotomy technique relative to the age and physical maturation of the patient.
• Assesses the quality of blood to be drawn from the patient based on the patient’s age, physical maturation, and the test or study to be performed.
• Performs venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick proficiently on patients of all ages.
• Properly labels samples and transports them to the laboratory or Clinical Laboratory Scientist as required.
• Performs the pre-analytical phase of testing by bar coding, centrifuging, separating, logging, culturing, and staining bacteriological specimens.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels of supplies and reagents.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients, and other personnel.
• Performs other duties as required, including checking in patients, collecting appropriate revenue, accessioning test orders, and giving preparation instructions to patients.
• Handles difficult patients in a professional manner.
• Displays professionalism at all times, both in attitude and appearance.
• Follows directives from all supervisors, leads, and seniors.
• Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Requirements

• One (1) year of phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center, non-acute care setting, or equivalent military experience.
• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California).
• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job at a fully satisfactory performance level.

NOTE: The SCPMG Regional Reference Lab does not require phlebotomy certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant college courses in the life sciences.

Schedule

• This is an on-call position; days and hours may vary.
• Minimum commitment of 10 shifts per month.
• Shift: Evening (02:30 PM – 11:00 PM).
• Workdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

This position may require coverage across multiple locations, including Mission Hills, North Hollywood, Building 3, Hospital, and Building 5.

Pay

$32.47 - $35.81 per hour. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

Yes, 25% of the time.